Celebrity Circuit

Big in '05

Singer Jessica Simpson arrives at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on Dec. 3, 2005, in Culver City, Calif. Simpson won the title of Big Stylin'.

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Actress Lindsay Lohan blows a kiss to fans from the red carpet at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on Dec. 3, 2005, in Culver City, Calif. She was chosen Big It Girl.

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A Different Court

Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams stand with attorney F. Malcom Cunningham at the defense table as the jury enters the courtroom Dec. 6, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Fla. The William sisters are being sued by promoters alleging they did not honor a contract to play in a "Battle of the Sexes Tennis" tournament in 2001.

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German Premieres

Actor Joaquin Phoenix looks thoughtful during a press conference before the German premiere of his latest movie "Walk the Line" on Dec. 8, 2005, in Berlin, Germany.

Young Hollywood

Spirit of Liberty

Actress Sharon Stone pauses for an interview on the red carpet at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 6, 2005 in Washington D.C. She and actress Sharon Gless were honored at the Spirit of Liberty Celebration sponsored by People For The American Way. Other honorees were NEA President Reg Weaver, Progressive Corp. Chairman Peter Lewis and activist Jonathan Lewis.

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Concert Tour

Singer Madonna arrives at the New Tokyo International Airport on Dec. 5, 2005, in Narita, Japan. She is in Japan to promote her "Confessions On A Dance Floor" album.

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Broadway Bound

Composer Richard Adler, left, and actor-singer Harry Connick Jr. pause for a photo for the Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of "The Pajama Game" on Dec. 7, 2005 in New York. The musical revival starring Connick opens on Broadway in February.

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New TV Show

Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley attends the launch of her new reality TV show, "Project Catwalk" on Dec. 6, 2005, in London, England. Twelve contestants will vie for a chance to showcase their full line during Fashion Week.

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George Michael's Life

Singer George Michael arrives at the VIP preview screening of "A Different Story," a documentary based on his life, at the Curzon Mayfair on Dec. 5, 2005, in London, England.

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Charlotte Church arrives at the VIP preview screening of "A Different Story," a documentary based on singer George Michael's life, at the Curzon Mayfair on Dec. 5, 2005, in London.

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Breakthrough Awards

Actress Dakota Fanning arrives at Hollywood Life Magazine's Breakthrough of the Year Awards on Dec. 4, 2005, in Los Angeles.

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Actor Doug Savant and "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman get affectionate as they arrive at Hollywood Life Magazine's Breakthrough of the Year Awards on Dec. 4, 2005, in Los Angeles.

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Actor David Duchovny arrives at Hollywood Life Magazine's Breakthrough of the Year Awards at the Music Box at the Fonda Theatre on Dec 4, 2005, in Los Angeles.

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Actress Maria Bello poses on the red carpet at Hollywood Life Magazine's Breakthrough of the Year Awards at the Music Box at the Fonda Theatre on Dec. 4, 2005, in Los Angeles.

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Model TV Shows

Model Tyra Banks, left, and "America's Next Top Model" winner Nicole Linkletter pose at the reality TV show's finale party at the The Avalon on Dec. 7, 2005, in Los Angeles. Banks hosts the show, which just wrapped its fifth season.

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Supermodel Iman attends ELLE Magazine's Viewing Party for the second Season of "Project Runway" on Dec. 7, 2005, in New York.

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In Neverland

Singer Mariah Carey and actress Cathy Rigby get together for a special holiday reading of "Peter Pan" to Fresh Air Fund children and WKTU contest winners at The Theater at Madison Square Garden Dec. 7, 2005, in New York.